BMW iX2 vs Hyundai IONIQ 9
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Hyundai IONIQ 9 scores higher, 73 vs 65
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 12 Nov 2026, price 6 Nov 2026
BMW iX2
22 of 27 standard · 2 optional · 3 no dataFrom
$79,900
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 230kW
- Energy use
- 20.2 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP hasn't rated this model
- Boot (seats up)
- 525L
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Hyundai IONIQ 9
27 of 27 standardFrom
$113,205
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 314kW
- Energy use
- 20.6 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 338L
Top CarSorted Score, 73 vs 65, but the BMW iX2 is $33,305 cheaper
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$79,900RRP
- with the Hyundai IONIQ 9's standard kit: at least $79,900 (2 options priced only inside packages; 3 with no data, not charged)
2 added options
- Premium Audio: priced only inside the Enhancement (Z1T)
- Panoramic Roof: priced only inside the Enhancement (Z1T)
$113,205RRP
- with the BMW iX2's standard kit: $113,205 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
BMW iX2 xDrive30
$79,900
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $346 a week in repayments ($79,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy AWD 7-Seat
$113,205
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $500 a week in repayments ($113,205 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The BMW iX2 starts $33,305 lower on RRP.
The BMW iX2 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 does not: above the $91,661 fuel-efficient lct threshold.
Matching the Hyundai IONIQ 9's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the BMW iX2, and 2 are priced only inside packages whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$346/wk(≈$1,501/mo)
Estimate on the BMW iX2 at $79,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BMW iX2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 8 of 10 key systems on the BMW iX2 and 10 on the Hyundai IONIQ 9.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
BMW iX2
- REC-006090 · published 2 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, a component of the brake booster system may have been incorrectly welded and could break.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2024
Hyundai IONIQ 9
- REC-006589 · published 20 Apr 2026Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the visual vehicle speed, fuel level and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2025
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
64.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 130kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 130kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
110.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (10.5kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The BMW iX2 features a 10.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The BMW iX2 stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai IONIQ 9. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 counters with panoramic roof, ventilated seats, V2L, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the BMW iX2 gets sensatec synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai IONIQ 9 offers nappa leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the BMW iX2 and 3-zone in the Hyundai IONIQ 9.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The BMW iX2 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 494Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds.
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 counters with its electric setup making 314kW and 700Nm, paired to a single-speed reduction gear driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds.
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the clear power advantage at 314kW vs 230kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Hyundai IONIQ 9 is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 64.8kWh (BMW iX2) vs 110.3kWh (Hyundai IONIQ 9), giving WLTP ranges of 410km and 600km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (BMW iX2) vs 350kW (Hyundai IONIQ 9).
Space & Comfort
The BMW iX2 measures 4,554mm long on a 2,692mm wheelbase, 506mm shorter than the Hyundai IONIQ 9 at 5,060mm (3,130mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai IONIQ 9 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 525L in the BMW iX2 and 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9, giving the BMW iX2 a 187L advantage. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 1,300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Hyundai IONIQ 9's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 12.5 m against 12.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX2 costs about $970 a year (20.2 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 about $989 a year (20.6 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $19 a year less for the BMW iX2.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (BMW iX2) and 5 years / Unlimited (Hyundai IONIQ 9).
Where each one leads
The BMW iX2: the lower starting price ($79,900 against $113,205), the bigger boot with the seats up (525L against 338L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($970 a year against $989).
The Hyundai IONIQ 9: more power (314kW against 230kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 1,200kg).
The Verdict
Hyundai IONIQ 9 scores higher, 73 vs 65
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 scores 73 to the BMW iX2's 65 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 11 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Hyundai IONIQ 9 ahead by 33 points), performance (Hyundai IONIQ 9 ahead by 14 points), value (BMW iX2 ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the BMW iX2 costs about $19 less (20.2 kWh/100km against 20.6 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 525L in the BMW iX2, 338L in the Hyundai IONIQ 9.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$346/wk(≈$1,501/mo)
Estimate on the BMW iX2 at $79,900 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the BMW iX2Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, BMW iX2 and Hyundai IONIQ 9?
The BMW iX2 is the cheapest at $79,900 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Hyundai IONIQ 9 by $33,305.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the most range at 600km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 350kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Hyundai IONIQ 9 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published ratings include no record for BMW iX2, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The BMW iX2 has the largest boot at 525L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 makes the most power at 314kW. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is quickest to 100km/h in 5.2s.
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